Charity boot camp held at FSU

Saturday

Apr 12, 2014 at 10:38 PMApr 12, 2014 at 10:38 PM

By Norman MillerDaily News Staff

FRAMINGHAM - A group of six gathered at the Framingham State University athletic fields on Saturday where they bear crawled, sprinted and mule kicked to raise money for the One Fund.Ultimate Boot Camp held the fundraiser, and even though fewer people than expected participated, Boot Camp instructor Nicole Ryan said they still raised about $200 for the One Fund, which benefits those affected by last year's Boston Marathon bombing."I'm a little bummed about this few people," Ryan said.The participants exercised for about one-hour straight. It involved crawling on the ground, doing arm stretches, jumping through an agility ladder, push-ups, sprints, lunges and a host of other exercises.Kelly Fitzgerald of Hopkinton said she has been doing boot camp classes for two years."If I'm going to keep up with him in five years, I have to do it," Fitzgerald said of her son Thomas, 6, who participated in some of the exercises.Denise Siegal of Framingham has been doing Boot Camp for five years, usually twice a week."I came out today for the fundraiser," she said. "Too bad there's not more people here."Norman Miller can be reached at 508-626-3823 or nmiller@wickedlocal.com. For up-to-date crime news, follow Norman Miller can be reached at 508-626-3823 or nmiller@wickedlocal.com.